Sen. John Thune becomes next Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is the new majority leader. He'll replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who is stepping aside from the job after nearly two decades.
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is the new majority leader. He'll replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who is stepping aside from the job after nearly two decades.
Musk, Ramaswamy head Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
President-elect Donald Trump announced Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the new "Department of Government Efficiency", or what he calls the "DOGE" Department.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the new "Department of Government Efficiency", or what he calls the "DOGE" Department.
Pete Hegseth for defense secretary: Trump nomination catches DC off guard
Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary stunned much of the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. as Trump passed on established national security heavy-hitters.
Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary stunned much of the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. as Trump passed on established national security heavy-hitters.
President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his new administration
President-elect Donald Trump has begun to fill key positions in his upcoming administration.
President-elect Donald Trump has begun to fill key positions in his upcoming administration.
GOP House majority shrinking as Trump fills cabinet
Republicans will have control over the White House, Senate, and potentially the U.S. House, but with Trump poaching some of those GOP House members, his slim majority is getting thinner by the day.
Republicans will have control over the White House, Senate, and potentially the U.S. House, but with Trump poaching some of those GOP House members, his slim majority is getting thinner by the day.
King County Exec Dow Constantine won't seek reelection in 2025
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in 2025.
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in 2025.
Live House election results: What GOP needs for majority
As of Tuesday, Republicans had won 216 seats to Democrats’ 206, according to election results by the Associated Press.
As of Tuesday, Republicans had won 216 seats to Democrats’ 206, according to election results by the Associated Press.
Republican Dan Newhouse wins reelection to US House in Washington
Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of two remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, has won reelection to Washington's U.S. House.
Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of two remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, has won reelection to Washington's U.S. House.
Trump quickly building his cabinet
Trump's key members of his new cabinet include U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, and U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz.
Trump's key members of his new cabinet include U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, and U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz.
Trump targets EV mandates, automakers scale back
President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up to end federal incentives that encouraged automakers to produce more electric vehicles.
President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up to end federal incentives that encouraged automakers to produce more electric vehicles.
Rep. Dan Newhouse wins reelection to US House in Washington
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of two remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, won reelection Tuesday in Washington state?s 4th Congressional District.
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of two remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, won reelection Tuesday in Washington state?s 4th Congressional District.
Immigrant rights groups concerned after Trump names new border czar
After Trump promised the largest mass deportation in U.S. history and appointed Tom Homan as border czar, some immigrant rights groups are very concerned.
After Trump promised the largest mass deportation in U.S. history and appointed Tom Homan as border czar, some immigrant rights groups are very concerned.
Who will be Trump’s new press secretary?
As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his administration, speculation surrounds his choice for press secretary, a role that handles media briefings on presidential activities and agenda.
As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his administration, speculation surrounds his choice for press secretary, a role that handles media briefings on presidential activities and agenda.
Trump Cabinet 2024
As Donald Trump's second administration takes shape, Battleground delivers an exclusive look at the key players and policies that will define the next four years. From Marco Rubio's surprise appointment as Secretary of State to the implications of a potential Republican trifecta in Washington, S.E. Cupp examines how Trump's agenda could reshape America. Plus, a deep dive into Trump's evolving relationship with Big Tech executives and what his mass deportation plans could mean for Michigan's crucial auto i
As Donald Trump's second administration takes shape, Battleground delivers an exclusive look at the key players and policies that will define the next four years. From Marco Rubio's surprise appointment as Secretary of State to the implications of a potential Republican trifecta in Washington, S.E. Cupp examines how Trump's agenda could reshape America. Plus, a deep dive into Trump's evolving relationship with Big Tech executives and what his mass deportation plans could mean for Michigan's crucial auto i
Judge delays ruling on whether to dismiss Trump's hush money conviction
A federal judge has delayed ruling on Trump’s felony conviction in his hush money case on the basis of presidential immunity that was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.
A federal judge has delayed ruling on Trump’s felony conviction in his hush money case on the basis of presidential immunity that was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.
President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill key positions
President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill key positions for his second administration.
President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill key positions for his second administration.
Trump expected to pick Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, multiple reports say
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as Secretary of State, according to multiple published reports.
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as Secretary of State, according to multiple published reports.
Alexis Mercedes Rinck wins Seattle City Council race against Tanya Woo
Alexis Rinck was endorsed by most local Democratic groups and labor unions, and beat Tanya Woo by a wide margin in the primary and general elections.
Alexis Rinck was endorsed by most local Democratic groups and labor unions, and beat Tanya Woo by a wide margin in the primary and general elections.
Alexis Mercedes Rinck wins Seattle City Council position 8
The Seattle City Council now has a new member after Alexis Mercedes Rinck was voted into position 8 in the 2024 general election.
The Seattle City Council now has a new member after Alexis Mercedes Rinck was voted into position 8 in the 2024 general election.
Bitcoin surges to all-time high
Bitcoin topped $82,000 for the first time, coming on the heels of Donald Trump's White House win.
Bitcoin topped $82,000 for the first time, coming on the heels of Donald Trump's White House win.